Tag: buyers
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Getting Started in Real Estate Investing
It seems like more and more people are investing in real estate lately. Is this the right time to try it for yourself? If all goes well, investing in property can help you build wealth and generate passive income. But this endeavor requires careful planning, of course, and not everyone is able to achieve the…
Scott & Mary Tynell
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What You Should Know About Equal Opportunity Housing
The sale and purchase of a home is a major milestone in your life, which is why you should be able to feel 100 percent confident in that decision. Whether you are looking for your very first home or settling down after retirement, you should always be assured that the home buying process will be…
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Finished Basements: Do They Add Value?
Whether you are an owner looking to invest in your property or a real estate professional working to help a seller, the topic of basement remodeling is sure to come up. Before beginning any project, it is important to understand what you want out of the remodel, what is possible on your budget and whether…
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What’s the difference between Pending or Contingent?
Each home listing has a status which is updated by information the listing agent feeds into the multiple listing service (MLS). A home listed contingent or pending is under contract, but there is still a chance for you to buy it. Most purchase offers for the buyer to back out if they cannot get financing,…
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The Perks of Owning More Than One Home
Many things have changed over the past couple of years, real estate is no exception. One impact is an increased desire to own more than one home. As trends such as remote working and flexible hours took hold in 2021, so too did the flexibility of relocating as well as the growth of second homeownership.…
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5 Gifts To Leave For The New Owners
Selling a home is an emotional event. You are leaving behind a house filled with memories and venturing off to someplace new. The people buying your home are excited to create their own memories in a home you loved for so many years. Welcome them with a thoughtful gift that will leave a lasting impression.…
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10 Tips to Create the Ultimate Gaming Room
Video games are big. Like $155 billion big. In fact, it’s estimated that 26% of the world’s population are regular video gamers across various platforms. Given these statistics, it is likely you or someone you know is an active video game player. Video game rooms are a great way to help get more immersed into…
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Interest Rates: How Fast and How High Will They Climb?
If you are shopping for a new home now or are hoping for this spring, you probably feel your heart racing a little. The word is out: Mortgage interest rates are on the rise. This means for the same size loan and house, borrowers will have to pay a higher monthly mortgage bill every month.…
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Can a Buyer Inspect a Home Without a Seller’s Permission?
Here is the scenario: Your house is on the market, and you have interested buyers, but they are concerned about the roof. Maybe your home has a bit of damage from the last storm, but it’s nothing major. Still, a potential buyer sends a roofer to check things out without your approval. Sending a professional…
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Keep Your Home Address Private
There is a myriad of reasons buyers do not want their names associated with their home address. Certainly, celebrities or professional athletes aren’t eager to give up their home info, nor are public officials, police officers, or survivors of domestic abuse. In fact, the same applies to any homeowner who finds it unnerving anyone with…
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